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Startup Spotlight

From DIY to nationwide: How Bandit built its vegan cheese business

By Deniz Ataman

In this episode of Startup Spotlight, Bandit’s Founder Bo Babaki discusses how his passion project making vegan cheese eventually landed him a distribution deal with Lancaster Farm Fresh in 2020 and secured a $1.5 million investment from VC firm Prime...

The specialty foods market is expected to surpass $200b this year

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The specialty foods market is expected to surpass $200b this year

By Deniz Ataman

Despite overall sales growth, the specialty foods industry has faced challenges in recent years, including inflation, declining unit sales (for the first time) and increased competition from conventional grocery stores, explained David Lockwood, CEO,...